Monday, September 06, 2010

PR Hub – Weekly Newsletter for September 1-6, 2010

Monday, September 6, 2010


Energy and Mining Sectors Drive Demand for Water and Wastewater Treatment Equipment in South Africa, Finds Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 30, 2010 – Increased demand for energy supplies and the need for regulatory
compliance by mining companies are driving the water and wastewater treatment
equipment market in South Africa.

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New analysis from Frost & Sullivan (www.environmental.frost.com)
South African Water [...]

From the Laboratory to the Reality of Daily Life

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DUDERSTADT, Germany, August 30, 2010 – Christian Kandlbauer, who lost both of his arms in a high
voltage accident, uses a unique development which until recently sounded
almost like science fiction: An arm prosthesis, the first of its kind in [...]

East African Genset Market Poised for High Growth Due to the Power Crisis, Notes Frost & Sullivan

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, August 30, 2010 – The East African region is fraught with seasonal droughts and a
consequent power crisis. This crisis, coupled with an expected rise in
economic growth in the region, is the main driver for growth in the East
African genset market. The sectors that are experiencing significant growth
include, but are not [...]

RusHydro Joins OTCQX

NEW YORK, August 30, 2010 – Pink OTC Markets Inc. (OTCQX: PINK), the financial information and
technology services company that operates the leading electronic quotation
and trading system in the U.S. OTC securities market, today announced that
RusHydro JSC (RTS, MICEX: HYDR; LSE: HYDR; OTCQX: RSHYY), Russia's largest
power-generating company, has chosen to have its American Depositary Receipts
(ADRs) [...]

The Whole Garden World at spoga+gafa 2010 in Cologne

Trends and New Products From Over 2,000 Suppliers From 53 Countries
COLOGNE, Germany, August 30, 2010 – The Cologne Exhibition Centre in full bloom: From 5th to 7th September
2010 spoga+gafa is bringing the market participants from the international
garden and leisure sector together in the cathedral city. At the world's
leading business platform of the year over [...]

ATOLL Study Results With Intravenous Enoxaparin in Acute Heart Attack Managed with Urgent Angioplasty

Composite Primary Endpoint: Risk Reduction of 17% (Non-Statistically Significant ) in Death, Complication of Myocardial Infraction, Procedure Failure or Major Bleeding (p=0.07)

PARIS, August 30, 2010 – Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, Paris, France, August 30th 2010.
The international ATOLL study sponsored by the Assistance Publique – Hopitaux
de Paris showed that enoxaparin reduced the composite of death, complication
of myocardial [...]

Ballast Nedam Signs Contract for Anholt Offshore Wind Farm

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, August 30, 2010 – Ballast Nedam has signed a contract with A2SEA A/S for the use of the
Heavy Lift Vessel (HLV) Svanen at the Anholt offshore wind farm in Denmark.
A2SEA is providing the Danish energy company DONG Energy with the vessel for
the installation of the foundations in this wind farm. DONG [...]

Teriflunomide Significantly Reduced Annualized Relapse Rate and was Well Tolerated in MS Patients

First Results From the TEMSO Phase III Trial to be Presented During the ECTRIMS Congress in October 2010

PARIS, August 30, 2010 – Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today
that the investigational once-daily oral drug teriflunomide significantly
reduced annualized relapse rate (ARR) at 2 years versus placebo in patients
with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS), thus achieving [...]

Multaq(R) First-line Option in New 2010 ESC Guidelines for the Management of Atrial Fibrillation

PARIS, August 29, 2010 – Sanofi aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today
that the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) 2010 new Guidelines for the
Management of Atrial Fibrillation (AF) have been released and recommend that
Multaq(R) (dronedarone) should be used for maintenance of sinus rhythm as a
first-line treatment option in all patients with paroxysmal and [...]

OrthoAccel Technologies Announces Full-Market Release of AcceleDent, a New Technology to Shorten Treatment Time in Braces

HOUSTON, August 31, 2010 – OrthoAccel Technologies, Inc. (www.acceledent.co.uk/home)
announced this week that following a successful limited market release of
AcceleDent last October it will be initiating a full-market release
throughout the United Kingdom this coming September. Availability of
AcceleDent (www.acceledent.co.uk), which is a regulated medical device
and only available to dental professionals to prescribe to their patients,
will be [...]

Israel Discount Bank Earns NIS 158 Million in Q2 2010

Second Quarter Net Income Decreases 53.1% to NIS 158 Million, Compared With NIS 337 Million in Second Quarter 2009; Return on Shareholders' Equity 6.3% Compared With 15.8% in 2009 Operating Income After Taxes Decreases by 37.2 % to NIS 123 Million, Compared With NIS 196 Million in 2009

TEL-AVIV, Israel, August 31, 2010 – Israel [...]

Sonata Opens Office in Netherlands

Strengthens its Presence in the European Region
BANGALORE, India and AMSTERDAM, August 31, 2010 – Sonata Software, a leading IT consulting and software services
provider, has announced the opening of its new office in the European region.
Located in Amsterdam, Netherlands, the office will cater to the requirements
of Sonata's growing number of customers in the BeNeLux (Belgium, [...]

NetQin Introduces Mobile Security Cloud Model at Wireless Security Symposium

SEOUL, South Korea, August 31, 2010 – The first mobile security cloud model was introduced by Dr. Lin Yu, CEO
of NetQin Mobile Inc., today at the Wireless Security Symposium held in
Seoul, South Korea. The mobile security cloud model is composed of three
parts, (1) a cloud security platform — knowledge repositories including
mobile viruses repositories, spam [...]

ASP GLOSAIR(TM) Decontamination Technology Undertakes Deep Clean at Royal Liverpool Hospital to Promote Better Patient Care

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) announced today a partnership with
the Royal Liverpool University Hospital to strengthen their infection
prevention efforts and promote better patient care by utilizing ASP's proven
GLOSAIR(TM) area decontamination technology.

As part of a larger refurbishment project, Royal Liverpool University
Hospital has appointed ASP to perform their [...]

Nokia Embeds Miyowa’s InTouch5(TM) Onto the C3

PARIS, August 31, 2010 – Miyowa, the world leader in aggregating social networks on mobile has
today announced the further expansion of its global pre-embedded client
range, embedding for the first time on Nokia, the largest handset
manufacturer in the world.

Hot on the heels of highly successful pre-loaded handsets with Huawei,
ZTE, SonyEricsson, INQ, [...]

Vision Super Selects Sapiens as Software Provider of Choice

Sapiens Wins bid to Deploy Cost-Saving Windows-Based Administration Platform for Australian Superannuation Fund

CARY, North Carolina, August 31, 2010 – Sapiens International Corporation (www.sapiens.com/) N.V. (NASDAQ
and TASE: SPNS), a global provider of innovative software solutions for the
insurance industry (www.sapiens.com/Insurance_Solutions.htm), and a
member of the Formula Group (NASDAQ: FORTY and TASE: FORT), announced today
that it has been [...]

Frost & Sullivan Applauds the Lodox Statscan Critical Imaging System for Outperforming All Competing Products

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Following a recent analysis of the medical imaging devices market, Frost
& Sullivan presented Lodox Systems (Pty) Ltd (Lodox) with the "2010 South
African Medical Imaging Product Quality Leadership Award". Statscan, Lodox's
digital x-ray product, stunned the market with its ability to produce clear,
diagnostic, whole-body x-ray pictures in just 13 seconds.

[...]

Science Online London Sparks Debate About Research and the Web

Mendeley, Nature Network and British Library Co-Host Event
LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Mendeley (www.mendeley.com), a rapidly growing media technology
startup that provides the world's largest research collaboration platform,
along with Nature Network and the British Library are excited to present
Science Online London 2010 (www.scienceonlinelondon.org), being held
3-4 September 2010 at the British Library. The third annual conference [...]

Serono Symposia International Foundation (SSIF) Launches a New Web Site Dedicated to Medical Education on Phenylketonuria (PKU)

A New Tool is Targeted to Specialists in PKU, Offering an Advanced Educational Pathway Consisting of CME Accredited e-Learning Modules

ROME, August 31, 2010 – PKU specialists around the world can now count on a brand-new,
authoritative website entirely dedicated to this rare genetic disorder, which
affects one out of every 10,000 to 20,000 live births worldwide.

[...]

Overlay.TV and MarketLive Enhance Video Shopping Platform for A|X Armani Exchange

Breakthrough Clickable Video Technology Allows Retailer to Monetize Video Content on eCommerce Website

OTTAWA, Canada and PETALUMA, California, August 31, 2010 – Overlay.TV, the leading video commerce provider for online retailers, and
MarketLive, Inc., the leader in eCommerce software and solutions, today
announced that joint customer, Armani|Exchange, will implement Overlay.TV's
clickable video on their eCommerce site. The site, [...]

PharmaVentures Appoints Paul Phull as Senior Director

New Business Development Expert Brings More Than 20 Years of Industry M&A and Licensing Experience to Strengthen Pharmaventures' Corporate Advisory Services to its Clients

OXFORD, England, August 31, 2010 – PharmaVentures Ltd (www.pharmaventures.com) ("PharmaVentures")
today announced that Paul Phull has joined the company as Senior Director.
With more than 24 years of senior level commercial, business/corporate
development and [...]

BNG Maintains Profit Level at Eur 110 Million

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, August 31, 2010 – BNG maintains its stable course despite the continuing turbulence in the
financial markets. The net profit for the first half of 2010 was EUR 110
million (2009: EUR 114 million). Positive factors were the higher interest
result and an incidental tax gain. The unrealized result financial
transactions was negative, mainly [...]

InSightec Treats First Prostate Cancer Patients in Clinical Trials

ExAblate(R) MR Guided Focused Ultrasound System is Being Used for the First Time for Non-invasive Treatment of Prostate Cancer

TIRAT CARMEL, Israel, August 31, 2010 – InSightec Ltd., the global leader in MR guided focused ultrasound
technology and the only company to receive FDA approval for its ExAblate(R)
system for treating uterine fibroids, announced today that its [...]

AEGON Repays EUR 500 Million of Government Support

THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, August 31, 2010 – AEGON yesterday fulfilled its commitment to repay to the Dutch State EUR
500 million of the EUR 3 billion in core capital the company secured through
its largest shareholder, Vereniging AEGON in 2008. AEGON announced its
intention to repay EUR 500 million on August 17, 2010 when it concluded [...]

Portaltech First to Launch UK Retail mCommerce App Featuring PayPal’s Mobile Express Checkout

LONDON, August 31, 2010 – Portaltech and PayPal have partnered to help retailers offer their
customers a fast and secure checkout experience on mobile devices. The move
comes shortly after PayPal released its Mobile Express Checkout – a mobile
optimised version of its Express Checkout service.

Mark Adams, Sales Director at Portaltech explains: "As [...]

Endeavour Enters Into Agreement to Sell Cygnus Asset

Company reports continued US drilling success
HOUSTON, August 31, 2010 – Endeavour International Corporation (NYSE Amex: END) (LSE: ENDV) today
announced it has signed a definitive agreement to sell its Cygnus asset in
the Southern Gas Basin of the United Kingdom sector of the North Sea to
Bayerngas UK Ltd., the UK oil and gas subsidiary of Bayergas [...]

Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics Reports Half-Year Results 2010

AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, August 31, 2010 – Amsterdam Molecular Therapeutics (Euronext: AMT), a leader in the field
of human gene therapy, today reported its results for the first half year of
2010.

Highlights

– Glybera(R):
– EMA initiated MAA review in 01/2010
– Approval [...]

Sony Style Europe Partners With Accertify for Online Fraud Protection

World's leading digital entertainment brand to deploy Accertify platform in Europe

CHICAGO, August 31, 2010 – Accertify(R), a leading provider of enterprise-wide transaction risk
screening services, announced today that it has signed an agreement with Sony
Style Store, a division of Sony Europe (Belgium) N.V., to utilize Accertify's
industry-leading Interceptas(R) platform as the foundation for its
enterprise-wide fraud prevention [...]

Oracle Announces Availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0, Key Component of Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform

Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? August 30, 2010
News Facts
Oracle announced the availability of Oracle Utilities Meter Data Management 2.0 (www.oracle.com/us/industries/utilities/046533.pdf) , a key component of the Oracle Utilities Smart Meter Platform, which helps utilities manage the vast quantity of customer energy and water consumption data gathered from smart meter deployments.

With [...]

QIAGEN Introduces QIAsymphony RGQ(R), a Novel Automated System for all Molecular Testing Needs

Automated Workflow With Broadest Available PCR-Based Molecular Diagnostic Assay Menu(1)

VENLO, The Netherlands, September 1, 2010 – QIAGEN N.V. (NASDAQ: QGEN; Frankfurt Prime Standard: QIA) today announced
the launch of its highly flexible automated solution QIAsymphony RGQ(R). This
novel, integrated system sets new standards for molecular testing and
incorporates all workflow steps from sample to detection. QIAsymphony offers
many [...]

Newlands Training Launches Professional Tree Inspection Course

DORCHESTER, England, September 1, 2010 – Dorset's foremost land based training providers, Newlands Training
(www.newlandstraining.com/), are pleased to add a course in
Professional Tree Inspection to their range of Forestry, Arboricultural and
chain saw training
(www.newlandstraining.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=5_10/)
courses.

This 3-day course is a rare opportunity to undertake this professionally
recognised course that will enable its trainees to initially [...]

Mobile Union mtxpress UK to Nepal Online Money Transfer Services

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – Mobile Union Ltd announces the launch of mtxpress Nepal, in
association with Laxmi Bank, one of the leading banks in Nepal, and United
Remit, a business unit of the Chaudhary Group and the leading retail
remittance operator in Nepal.

The mtxpress service allows people to send money safely and
securely [...]

Booking.com Achieves Milestone With Direct Connections to 100,000 Hotels in 89 Countries

AMSTERDAM, September 1, 2010 – Booking.com B.V., one of the world's leading online hotel reservation
agencies and part of the Priceline Group of Companies (Nasdaq: PCLN),
announced today that it has established direct connections to 100,000 hotels
in 89 countries.

"We are delighted to announce that we are currently working with 100,000
directly contracted hotels [...]

Autonomy Positioned in Leaders Quadrant of the 2010 Web Content Management Magic Quadrant

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, September 1, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that it has been
positioned by Gartner, Inc. in the Leaders quadrant of the Magic Quadrant for
Web Content Management.(1)

"We consider Gartner's placement of Autonomy in [...]

Largest Atrial Fibrillation Registry Reveals Poor AF Control and High Rates of Cardiovascular Hospitalization

Over 10,000 Patients Included in RealiseAF
PARIS, September 1, 2010 – Sanofi-aventis (EURONEXT: SAN and NYSE: SNY) announced today
that results from the RealiseAF (Real-life global survey evaluating patients
with Atrial Fibrillation) registry show that control of atrial fibrillation
(AF) (defined by the 2006 ACC/AHA/ESC AF guidelines as either sinus rhythm or
AF with heart rate at rest less [...]

Kruse Energy and Equipment Auctioneers Hosts 3 Historic Auctions With More Than 125 Well Service & Drilling Rigs on the Block in Oklahoma City, Denver & Odessa

ODESSA, Texas, September 1, 2010 – The U.S. oil and gas industry's largest auction firm is hosting an
unprecedented series of auctions in three cities over 15 days, featuring more
than 125 well service and drilling rigs, including some three dozen
late-model rigs.

Kruse Energy and Equipment Auctioneers, LLC is leading off with a [...]

DAIICHI SANKYO Announces Enrollment in the Two Largest Single Phase III Trials so far for the Prevention of Stroke in AF and for the Treatment of VTE is Proceeding as Planned

Estimated Recruitment for ENGAGE AF – TIMI 48: 20,500 Patients
STOCKHOLM, September 1, 2010 – DAIICHI SANKYO announced today that the ongoing trials ENGAGE AF-TIMI 48
(The Effective Anticoagulation with Factor Xa Next Generation in Atrial
Fibrillation) and HOKUSAI VTE with their investigational factor Xa inhibitor
edoxaban are enrolling in accordance to plan. The projected recruitment of
ENGAGE AF-TIMI [...]

Ballast Nedam: VWS Intends to Select A-Lanes A15

NIEUWEGEIN, The Netherlands, September 1, 2010 – The Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management (VWS) has
informed the parties concerned of its intention to indicate the consortium
A-Lanes A15 as a preferred candidate for the A15 Maasvlakte-Vaanplein
project. Ballast Nedam participates in the consortium A-lanes A15.

It is expected the ministry will [...]

Cybertech Introduces Industry’s First Unlimited Scalability Call Recording Software

AMSTERDAM, September 1, 2010 – CyberTech, the world's fastest-growing and 2nd largest compliance
recording provider, has announced the immediate availability of CyberTech
MAX, an unlimited scalability recording platform that can support upwards of
40,000 recording channels. Under the guise of CyberTech Release 6, the
company is also announcing CyberTech Myracle Plus, an SMB-specific recording
platform capable of supporting 192 [...]

Jackpotjoy.com is the Nation’s Favourite Bingo Site!

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – If you can measure how good a Bingo site is by the number of visits it
gets, then Jackpotjoy.com is officially the UK's best Bingo site over the
past 6 months, according to Experian Hitwise who measure the market share of
visits to all the country's top Bingo sites.

[...]

Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Project Launches Groundbreaking Online Tool to Help Prosecute War Criminals

Human Rights & International Law Online Forum Endorsed by Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court

LOS ANGELES, September 1, 2010 – The Sanela Diana Jenkins Human Rights Project today launched a
groundbreaking online tool that allows those involved in prosecuting war
criminals around the world to collaborate, share information and analyze
legal hurdles more effectively.
[...]

Automotive News Europe Names Honeywell’s Alex Ismail to ‘Eurostars’ List of Top Automotive Industry Executives

Honeywell Transportation Systems CEO Named Top Supplier Division CEO
ROLLE, Switzerland, September 1, 2010 – Honeywell's (NYSE: HON) Alex Ismail, President and CEO of Honeywell
Transportation Systems, has been named the Automotive News Europe 2010
"Supplier Division CEO Eurostar." The Eurostars awards are determined
independently by the editors of Automotive News Europe and this year
acknowledge the achievements of [...]

Motorists Could Face Repair Costs of GBP300 Million as They Come Out of Manufacturer Warranty

BURNLEY, England, September 1, 2010 – According to new data by Warrantywise, the UK's leading warranty
provider, over 1 million* cars due to come out manufacturer warranty in
September 2010 could cost their owners over GBP300 million in repair bills in
the fourth year of ownership. (*Source: Warrantywise estimate, August 2010).

Each motorist could [...]

FxPro Appoints Michael Sarris as Non-Executive Director

LIMASSOL, Cyprus, September 1, 2010 – FxPro Financial Services Ltd (FxPro), a leading global retail broker in
FX and CFDs today announces the appointment of Michael Sarris as
Non-Executive Director. He assumes the role on 1st September, 2010.

Michael Sarris brings a wealth of international financial experience
accrued over 35 years in a number [...]

Couple Home Exchange for 2012 Olympics and get Stay-for-FREE Dream Holiday

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – A UK couple has found a novel way to holiday like there's no recession by
organising a home exchange during the 2012 Olympics. With no hotel bills, the
benefit of free accommodation and the ability to exchange everything from
cars and bicycles to boats and skis, home exchange has quickly become the
best [...]

SQM Reports Earnings for the First Half of 2010

SANTIAGO, Chile, September 1, 2010 – Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (SQM) (NYSE: SQM; Santiago Stock
Exchange: SQM-B, SQM-A) reported today earnings for the first half of 2010 of
US$181.5 million (US$0.69 per ADR), an increase of 4.2% with respect to the
same period of 2009, when earnings totaled US$174.2 million (US$0.66 per
ADR). Gross Margin [...]

Survey by Simon-Kucher & Partners: VAT Increase is Overestimated by More Than 85 Percent of Consumers

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – According to a recent study by Simon-Kucher & Partners, global pricing
and marketing strategy consultancy, 89 percent of consumers are aware that
VAT will increase in the near future, yet only 53 percent know when it will
happen. The study also revealed that more than 85 percent of consumers
overestimate the 'real' price [...]

HDI Dune Launches HDI Dune Pro: A High-End Media Center Featuring HDI Dune Home Technology for Connected Home Services

New audiophile-grade media player connects to the home network and provides the management of all connected devices and media via the television

BERLIN, September 1, 2010 – IFA exhibition — HDI Dune today announced HDI Dune Pro, the company's
new upscale high-definition media center and the first product to feature HDI
Dune Home Technology-a Connected Home Services [...]

Geothermal International Promotes Eco-Conscious Savings of up to GBP1,000 With New Website

LONDON, September 1, 2010 – Geothermal International are European specialists in the design,
installation and maintenance of ground and air source heat pumps.
(www.geothermalint.co.uk/ground-source-heat-pumps/) These products
comply with government legislation for lower carbon emissions, therefore the
key aim of the website is to demonstrate the savings and other benefits
available to visitors through government funded schemes and incentives.

[...]

Centrosolar Establishes UK Subsidiary

Sonnenstromfabrik Obtains Certification for UK Market
HAMBURG, September 2, 2010 – Centrosolar has established an international subsidiary in the UK.
Following the introduction of attractive feed-in tariffs in April,
Centrosolar UK Ltd. will be in a position to respond to increased demand for
photovoltaic systems particularly in England. Centrosolar is pleased to have
been able to recruit an experienced [...]

Asia’s Best Lifestyle Design Event in Bangkok, Thailand

BANGKOK, September 2, 2010 – The Bangkok International Gift Fair and Bangkok International Houseware
Fair (BIG+BIH), the region's favorite duo design event, will be held for the
30th time at the design hub of Asia, under the theme Soul and Style of the
Orient, which will highlight Oriental essence with a twist.

Organized by [...]

NetQin Mobile Manager V3.0 Debut to Keep User in Control of Android Devices

BEIJING, September 2, 2010 – NetQin Mobile Inc., a global leader in mobile security services, today
released NetQin Mobile Manager V3.0 for Android mobile devices — an
application designed to keep users in control of their phone, with a private
space within the phone, and also to protect the users from distraction on the
road. The application features [...]

ADTECH, CPX Interactive, Expedia, Selligent, TripAdvisor & ValueClick Join IAB Europe

Europe's Internet Advertising Bureau's 2010 Objectives Attract Industry Leaders

BRUSSELS, September 2, 2010 – IAB Europe – the trade body for the European interactive and digital
media industry – welcomes ADTECH, CPX Interactive, Expedia, Selligent,
TripAdvisor and ValueClick as its newest members.
Alain Heureux, President and CEO of IAB Europe said: "We are delighted [...]

Link Financial Group Appoints Marco Angheben as Project Director

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Link Financial Group ("Link"), the leading European
receivables management company, is today pleased to announce the appointment
of Marco Angheben as Project Director in its expanding advisory team.

Marco has 10 years' experience in the financial and regulatory
world with a specific focus on structured finance. He previously was [...]

Kylie Most Inspirational Breast Cancer Celebrity

SOUTHAMPTON, England, September 2, 2010 – Kylie Minogue has been voted the most inspirational breast cancer star in
a recent online poll conducted by market-leading mastectomy-wear specialist,
Amoena.

The star's willingness to speak openly and honestly about her treatment,
helping to raise awareness of breast cancer, propelled her to the top of the
Amoena celebrity [...]

National Eczema Week

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Through her work as a health and beauty writer and
broadcaster, as a life-long sufferer of eczema, and a patron of the National
Eczema society, Liz Earle's interest in eczema has always been present.
Therefore through developing the Liz Earle Naturally Active Skincare range,
Liz Earle has worked to ensure that all products [...]

Clifford Chance Selects Autonomy Introspect

World's Largest Law Firm Embraces Meaning Based Processing, Review and Production for Complex Litigation

CAMBRIDGE, England and SAN FRANCISCO, September 2, 2010 – Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU. or AU.L), a global leader in
infrastructure software for the enterprise, today announced that Clifford
Chance has chosen Autonomy Introspect, a top-ranked processing, review and
production solution for complex litigation [...]

Spotify and Sonos Bring Music to Every Room in the Home

Music fans will be able to enjoy any song, in any room, wirelessly.
LONDON, September 2, 2010 – IFA Berlin 2010 — Spotify and Sonos today announced that Spotify is
coming to every room in the home, wirelessly, via the award-winning Sonos
Multi-Room Music System. With a free Sonos software update, available later
this month, all Sonos customers [...]

Leading Jewellery Making Magazine Expands Distribution to Satisfy Demand

MACCLESFIELD, England, September 2, 2010 – Practical Publishing is delighted to announce that Creative Beads &
Jewellery magazine will from today be available in WHSmith and other leading
newsagents nationwide.

Launched earlier this year, the title has previously been available only
through specialist jewellery and beading stores. However the response from
store owners, industry experts [...]

AXIGEN Releases Version 7.5 with Top Level Security and Performance

BUCHAREST, Romania, September 2, 2010 – AXIGEN, the professional messaging solution vendor (www.axigen.com
), announces today the commercial release of version 7.5 of their integrated
email, calendaring and collaboration platform. AXIGEN 7.5 raises the bar for
email security and performance by featuring built-in Kaspersky antivirus and
antispam protection, fresh support for 64-bit platforms and extended Outlook
connectivity.

[...]

La Cortez Energy Announces Upcoming Participation in Rodman & Renshaw Conference

BOGOTA, Colombia, September 2, 2010 – La Cortez Energy, Inc. ("La Cortez" or the "Company") (OTCBB: LCTZ), an
early stage oil and gas exploration and production company currently pursuing
business in Colombia, is pleased to announce that Mr. Andres Gutierrez
Rivera, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at the
Rodman & Renshaw Annual Global Investment Conference, [...]

UK Muslims Shocked by Plan to Burn Holy Quran in USA

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community UK strongly condemns plans by a church in
Florida to organise an "International Burn a Quran Day" on 11th September.
The church has accused Islam, Quran and Muslims of several teachings which
are against Christianity, and has used racial and discriminatory language
against Islam.

The world [...]

Teva UK Limited Delivers “Good Health for Less.”

CASTLEFORD, England, September 2, 2010 – Teva UK Limited, the UK's leading generics manufacturer, is entering a
whole new market sector by launching an over the counter (OTC) range of
medicines.

Delivering "Good Health for less", the comprehensive range will initially
feature high quality analgesic, gastro-intestinal, allergy and cold and flu
relief products, with more [...]

Global Businesses Favour Investment Over Cost Cutting to Aid Recovery

The boom in economic confidence in China continues, with 83% of senior executives more confident now than at the beginning of the year, compared to just 29% in the USA.

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – One in four senior executives across the globe is less confident now than
at the beginning of the year, according to [...]

Brits to Cash in on New Laptop Trade-in Scheme at PC World and Currys

LONDON, September 2, 2010 -

– Guaranteed GBP50 Trade-in on Laptops
– New Netbook From Only GBP139 With Trade-in
– Available in Over 600 Stores Across the UK
– Traded-in Laptops Subject to Free Secure Data Wipe, Saving Additional
[...]

Hallmark Channel (UK) to Become Universal Channel in October as Global Roll-Out of Revitalised Brands Continues

UK Premiere Series ROOKIE BLUE Leads Line-up of Original First-Run Productions – Including SHATTERED and FACING KATE – on the New Look Channel

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Universal Networks International has today announced the rebranding of
Hallmark Channel in the UK to Universal Channel, launching its new look on
Monday 18th October with the UK premiere [...]

3D TV User Interface to Any STB or CI+ Device to be Unveiled at ActiveVideo Networks Exhibit at IBC

HILVERSUM, Netherlands and SAN JOSE, California, September 2, 2010 – A 3D TV User Interface that can be delivered to any existing set-top box,
CI+ television or Web-connected device will be among the cloud-based
innovations that will be demonstrated by ActiveVideo Networks at IBC
September 9-14.

At its stand (#3.B20) in the RAI Amsterdam, [...]

Agility Streamlines Worldwide HR Processes with Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1

Global Logistics Provider Improves HR Visibility, Data Accuracy and Employee Efficiency
Redwood Shores, Calif. ??? September 1, 2010

News Facts
To improve its capacity to quickly and reliably respond to the needs of its growing customer base, Agility (www.agilitylogistics.com/) , a global provider of integrated logistics, has standardized international human resources data and processes on the [...]

National Leadership Forum To Be Webcast Without Charge

LAKELAND, Florida, September 1, 2010 – The widely acclaimed 4th Annual National Leadership Forum that took place
at Southeastern University in Lakeland, Fla., last spring, can be seen and
heard free September 9-10 by anyone with a computer, an internet connection
and a desire to learn highly effective leadership principles from some of the
world's top practitioners.

[...]

2BM Launches Next-Generation Data Centre Power Monitoring Solution

Server Power Monitoring Solution, 2bm iMeter, is Implemented Without System Downtime Allowing Uninterrupted Operation and a Fast-track Route to Government CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme Compliance

NOTTINGHAM, England, September 3, 2010 – 2bm, an innovator in data centre technology, www.2bm.co.uk today
announces the launch of the 2bm iMeter (
www.2bm.co.uk/products/2bmimeter) – a highly advanced data centre
power monitoring solution [...]

PVSEC: German Solar Demand on Record Pace in 2010; Feed-in Tariffs Updated

BERLIN and VALENCIA, Spain, September 3, 2010 – Photovoltaic system installations in the first half of 2010,
estimated at 3 GWp, continue to consolidate Germany's position as the world's
largest photovoltaic (PV) market and an attractive investment location for PV
companies. In 2009, Germany accounted for approximately one of every two
newly installed modules worldwide, with total installations [...]

Actis Invests US$58 Million in Supermarket Chain Companhia Sulamericana de Distribui????o in Inaugural Brazilian Investment

S??O PAULO, Brazil, September 3, 2010 – Actis, the global emerging markets private equity specialist,
has invested US$58m in Companhia Sulamericana de Distribui????o ('CSD'), the
operator of Brazilian supermarket chains S??o Francisco and Cidade Can????o. CSD
is one of the three major supermarket retailers in Paran?? state, and is among
the top 25 supermarket operators in Brazil. The [...]

Tibotec Pharmaceuticals Seeks European Marketing Authorization for Investigational Once-Daily HIV Treatment TMC278

CORK, Ireland, September 3, 2010 – Tibotec Pharmaceuticals today announced its submission of a Marketing
Authorisation Application (MAA) to the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for
TMC278 (rilpivirine, as hydrochloride), an investigational non-nucleoside
reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI) for the treatment of HIV. The
proposed indication would make TMC278 available for once-daily use with other
antiretroviral agents in treatment-na??ve HIV-1-infected adults.

[...]

ESCRS Launches New Awareness Campaign to Highlight the 20th Anniversary of LASIK – the Most Common Type of Laser Vision Correction

69% of Europeans Believe That Laser Eye Surgery is a Safe and Established Procedure, but Despite This More Than 80% per Cent Still Have Reservations About Having it Themselves

DUBLIN, September 3, 2010 – The European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons (ESCRS) today
launches LASIK Safe in Our Hands (www.LASIKSafeinOurHands.com), a new
awareness campaign to ensure [...]

SD Association Reveals New Memory Card Design for Incredibly Fast Cards

Dual-row pin memory card design for SDXC and SDHC confirmed as Association continues development of the next SD 4.0 standard.

BERLIN, September 3, 2010 – IFA Hall 17, Booth 128 — The SD Association announced today it has
defined a new, dual-row pin memory card design achieving bus interface speeds
of up to 300 megabytes per second [...]

DSG international plc to be Renamed Dixons Retail plc Group Trading in Line With Expectations

LONDON, September 3, 2010 -

– DSG international plc, one of Europe's leading specialist electrical
retailers, is today updating the market on trading for the 12 weeks
ended 24 July 2010.

– Total Group sales up 3% in [...]

HDI Dune Announces the Availability of Three New Lines of High-Definition Universal Media Players and HDI Dune Home Technology Upgrade

Each Dune HD media player takes a unique approach to enhancing the audio/video experience for the entire home

BERLIN, September 3, 2010 – IFA Exhibition — HDI Dune today announced the availability of three new
lines of high-definition multimedia players: Dune HD Max, Dune HD Lite, and
Dune HD Smart, featuring three modular component players. Each of [...]

Australia and France Declared ‘A Tie’ in World Shiraz Challenge

ADELAIDE, Australia, September 3, 2010 – Honours are drawn level after a grand blind taste-off between more than
700 wines that pitted Australia's best shiraz wines against iconic syrah
brands from France and other world producers.

For the first time, judges in the 'World's Greatest Shiraz Challenge'
hosted by Australia's Winestate Magazine were unable [...]

Fresenius Medical Care and SEHA Enter Into Exclusive Agreement to Serve Dialysis Patients in Abu Dhabi

BAD HOMBURG, Germany, September 3, 2010 – Fresenius Medical Care AG & Co. KGaA (Frankfurt Stock
Exchange: FME / New York Stock Exchange: FMS), the world's largest provider
of dialysis products and services, today announced its signing of a
nonbinding memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi Health Services Co.
PJSC (SEHA), the public provider of health care services, [...]

Martela on Suomen Paras Myyntiorganisaatio – kilpailun voittaja 2010

HELSINKI, September 3, 2010 – Suomen johtava ty??ymp??rist??jen ja julkitilojen ratkaisutoimittaja Martela
vei voiton Suomen Paras Myyntiorganisaatio -kilpailussa. Yritys vakuutti
asiantuntijaraadin hyv??ll?? myyntiosaamisellaan, joka heijastui kaikissa
k??ytetyiss?? mittareissa.

(Photo:
www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20100902/406962 )

– Meid??n myyntiprosessimme ja organisaatiomme on rakennettu asiakkaan
silmin ja olemme saaneet merkitt??vi?? onnistumisia asiakastarpeen
t??ytt??misess??, sanoi voittoisan kilpailun j??lkeen Martelan myyntijohtaja
Pekka [...]

Loree Rodkin Creates a One of a Kind, 9 Carat Diamond Engagement Ring for Girls Gone Wild Founder Joe Francis’ Fiancee Christina McLarty

LOS ANGELES, September 2, 2010 – Loree Rodkin is a visionary, often blurring the distinction between
modern and medieval in her couture collections. Her artisan handcrafted
pieces have been worn by famous clients like Cher, Madonna, Sir Elton John,
and Michelle Obama. Originally from Chicago herself, Rodkin was asked by the
First Lady to design her inaugural jewels, [...]

Burton Unveils the Perfect Black Suit

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – Burton was set the challenge by the owner of the brand, Sir
Philip Green, to design the perfect single breasted black suit for the
autumn/winter 2010 season. Each suit, as well as the accompanying formal
white shirt, was given the brief to look great on any of their customers but
without the bespoke [...]

Sales Success Shows Neuromarketing Moves Magazines: New Scientist Reports 12% Increase in Newsstand Sales for Issue Featuring NeuroFocus-Tested Cover Design

'Excellent' Results Exceed Publisher's Own Estimates, Offer Important Portents for Consumer Packaged Goods Companies

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – For marketers everywhere, especially consumer goods companies for whom
packaging is a critical determinant of success, the question asked has now
been definitively answered: neuromarketing can increase sales-substantially.
When New Scientist approached NeuroFocus to test [...]

npower Reveals Billericay is Home to Britain’s Oldest Boiler

WORCESTER, England, September 2, 2010 – npower hometeam's nationwide search for Britain's oldest
boiler has come to an end with Colin Sadler from Billericay being revealed as
the owner of the oldest boiler in the country.

While the floppy disk, the video cassette and Bananarama have
all been and gone, Colin Sadler's boiler has [...]

Saxo Bank Releases New Monthly Equity Research on Value Stocks in tradingfloor.com

HELLERUP, Denmark, September 2, 2010 – Saxo Bank, the specialist in online trading and investment, has launched
a new monthly equity research publication entitled "Global Value Equity
Strategy" focused on highlighting the most undervalued stocks from around the
world. It will appear each month on the Equities section of
www.tradingfloor.com.

The "Global Value Equity Strategy" [...]

Rezidor Opens the Radisson Blu Resort Split in Croatia

BRUSSELS, September 2, 2010 – The Rezidor Hotel Group has opened the Radisson Blu Resort
Split in Croatia, a luxurious hotel right on the Adriatic coast with
panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea and the island Brac.

After an extensive renovation and reconstruction, the former
and legendary "Hotel Split" with a history of nearly [...]

Black Hat Abu Dhabi Announces Pre-registration and Call for Papers

ABU DHABI, UAE, September 2, 2010 – The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) represented
by the UAE Computer Emergency Response Team (aeCERT), in cooperation with
Khalifa University of Science and Technology with UBM have brought to the
Middle East, Black Hat, recognising the importance of increasing online
security.

Pre-registration for Black Hat is now open and [...]

AEGON Asset Management Wins GBP2 Billion Asset Allocation Mandate

LONDON, September 2, 2010 – AEGON Asset Management has won another mandate for its asset allocation
service.

The latest mandate will see AEGON Asset Management apply its asset
allocation service to Leicestershire County Council's GBP2 billion pension
scheme.
The AEGON Asset Allocation Service will provide the Leicestershire County
Council pension scheme with [...]

UK-Based Phoenix Group Selects Milliman for Actuarial Systems Transformation Project

SEATTLE, September 2, 2010 – Milliman, Inc. today announced that UK-based Phoenix Group has selected
the company as provider for their Actuarial Systems Transformation project.
"Having acquired many companies with a variety of actuarial projection
systems and models, we sought a provider who can work closely with us to
simplify, rationalise, and streamline our processes," said Andy Moss, [...]

Kuwait Plans Upgrades to Defence Capabilities

KUWAIT CITY, Kuwait, September 4, 2010 – Kuwait's First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Sheikh Jaber
Al-Mubarak Al-Hamad Al-Sabah said his nation is on course to modernize its
defense systems and keep up to date with the latest weaponry.

In remarks to a Ramadan "Ghabqa" (dinner party) on August 30, Sheikh
Jaber [...]

Burton’s Black Label Style the Perfect White Shirt

LONDON, September 3, 2010 – Burton's Black Label has executed 4 classic white shirts that are the
ideal accompaniment to the perfect black suit, giving a new dimension to mix
and match shopping.

These limited edition shirts are all made from luxury cotton and have
specific collar formations to suit every man and every [...]

Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada Launches its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest

MONTREAL, September 3, 2010 – To view the Social Media Release, click here:
smr.newswire.ca/en/ccac/colorectal-cancer-association-launches-contest

The Colorectal Cancer Association of Canada (CCAC) is pleased to announce
the opening of its Second Annual Public Service Announcement Contest on
September 1st, 2010.
PURPOSE OF THE CONTEST: The contest is intended to increase public
awareness of [...]

Experian Launches ProtectMyID

LONDON, September 3, 2010 – Experian has announced the launch of a new service
specifically aimed at protecting consumers against the growing threat of ID
fraud: ProtectMyID.

ProtectMyID offers a comprehensive online service to allow
consumers to keep track of where their personal information is being used to
secure credit. The launch of the service [...]

UAE Bridges at Risk in Very Strong Earthquake Zone

According to the Latest Globe of Natural Hazards Report Released in August by Global Reinsurance Company Munich Re, the UAE has the Potential to Produce "Very Strong" Earthquakes of up to 5.9 in Magnitude. Earthquakes at This Intensity can Seriously Damage not Only Poorly Designed Structures, but Also Well-Built Structures

DUBAI, UAE, September 3, 2010 [...]

IndiaMART.com Embodies Spirit of Entrepreneurship

NEW DELHI, September 3, 2010 -

– Partners with Franchise India for Small Business Congress 2010
– Dinesh Agarwal, Founder & CEO, IndiaMART.com Addresses Inaugural
Session on Converting Idea Into Reality
– Provides Insight Into the Importance of Idea & [...]

Haier Showcases New Range of Innovative Appliances Tailored to Local Markets at IFA Berlin

Haier Continues its Winning Strategy to Put Local Consumer Needs at the Heart of All New Designs and Innovations as Showcased at IFA Berlin 2010

BERLIN, September 3, 2010 – IFA Hall 3.1a – Stand 103 – September 3, 2010 – Haier, the world's
largest white goods brand, is one of the highlights of IFA 2010 [...]

Topman Design Announces 2nd Solo Show to be Held at the Royal Opera House

LONDON, September 3, 2010 – Topman Design has announced it is to showcase its second
consecutive solo show at The Royal Opera House, Covent Garden on September
22nd as part of the ever growing menswear day at London Fashion Week.

Until last season when the debut solo show was held at the
official British [...]

BestWeddingAway to Attend the National Wedding Show

COSTERMANO, Italy, September 3, 2010 – BestWeddingAway has announced that it will be at the National Wedding
Show in Birmingham from 8th to 10th October 2010.

BestWeddingAway will be at Stand B15 and intends to make it a great
opportunity for future brides to come and meet the team and have a chat [...]

Euro 2012 Projects are the Main Part of Ukraine-China 4 Billion USD Investment Agreements

KYIV, Ukraine, September 3, 2010 – The main result of the state visit of the President of Ukraine,
Viktor Yanukovych, to the People's Republic of China is China's commitment to
invest more than 4 billion USD in the infrastructure projects in Ukraine. The
projects for EURO 2012 have been the focus of the investment agreements signed
during the [...]

Ely Comes to the Rescue of Limerick Student Accommodation Complex

DUBLIN, September 3, 2010 – The Directors of Ely Property Group, the Dublin based student
accommodation group, are delighted to announce that the Company has taken
over the management of the 180 bed Troy Student Village serving the
University of Limerick. The move follows the complex being placed into
receivership in mid August after the collapse of Clare [...]

Virgin Holidays Hits the Hotel Hot Spots…

LONDON, September 3, 2010 – The Atlantis Hotel Dubai (
www.virginholidays.co.uk/brochures/worldwide/holidays/the_middle_east/dubai_and_beyond/atlantis_the_palm/)
is one of the best hotels in the world.
The Lost Chambers Suites are our top pick with floor to ceiling aquarium
walls and a butler on call 24/7 catering to your every whim. The Atlantis
Hotel Dubai is nestled on the recently built palm and is [...]

Saxo Bank Launches New Morning Markets and Trading Notes on TradingFloor.com

LONDON, September 3, 2010 – Saxo Bank, the specialist in online trading and investment, has launched
two new European morning publications entitled the 'Morning Kickoff @ Saxo
Bank' and the 'Saxo Bank Charts of the Day' which will be published through
the Tradingfloor.com site.

The trading Morning Kickoff @ Saxo Bank will deliver analysis [...]

Merck Serono’s Cladribine Tablets for MS Approved in Australia

GENEVA, Switzerland, September 3, 2010 – Merck Serono, a division of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany,
announced today that the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA)
has approved Cladribine Tablets for the treatment of relapsing-remitting
multiple sclerosis (MS)(1). Cladribine Tablets will be registered in
Australia under the trade name Movectro(R).

"Approval of Cladribine Tablets in Australia is [...]

Learning on a Shoe-String: Top Tips for Cheap Student Living

YORK, England, September 3, 2010 – One of the biggest challenges you'll face as a student is money
management. Staying in control of your finances at university will allow you
to enjoy all the other aspects of student life. It will also stand you in
good stead for the future too.

One of the [...]

New Report – U.S. Digestive Health Ingredients Markets (2010 – 2015) – MarketsandMarkets

DALLAS, Texas, September 3, 2010 – Buy this report now:
www.marketsandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/digestive-health-ingredients-
225.html

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this hyperlink into your Internet browser's URL address field. Remove the
space if one exists.)
This market report analyzes the trends prevailing in the
digestive health [...]

The Benefits of ‘Being Single’

ARGYLL, Scotland, September 3, 2010 – Have you ever dreamed of owning a cottage by the sea? Well now you can,
because the owners of The Village at Machrihanish Dunes
(www.machrihanishdunes.com/accommodation/) recently announced Freehold
Seasonal Ownership at the Ugadale Golf Cottages that offers flexibility,
choice and comfort starting at just 9,975 pounds Sterling. Own a week each
year forever [...]

Plex to Enable Next Generation of NetCast(TM) Connected TVs

SAN FRANCISCO and BERLIN, September 3, 2010 – Today, Plex (www.plexapp.com), a leading software provider of an
open platform for media management and consumption, announced the
availability of the newest version of its service. Plex/Nine is the first
open, three-screen media platform (PC, TV and mobile) designed to simplify
and improve the way people experience personal, commercial and [...]

Israel Petroleum Company Announces Mira and Sarah Licenses Resource Evaluation and Project Update

DENVER, September 4, 2010 – Israel Petroleum Company (IPC) is pleased to announce today the results
of the Prospective Resource Evaluation Report (the "Report") prepared by
Chapman Petroleum Engineering Ltd. ("Chapman") on the two prospects located
on the Mira and Sarah Drilling Licenses, offshore Israel, in which IPC owns a
13.609% working interest. The report was prepared at [...]

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